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While there are many places to visit on road trips, the truth is right here in our own community there is much to do. Take a few days off and become a tourist in your own city. Have your children pick out places they like to visit. Go to the Chamber of Commerce and find out what is popular among visitors to our town. You may just discover there are many exciting things that you never even knew about right in your own backyard.

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Bringing the Indoors Out With spring right around the corner, our desire to be outdoors is growing. Creating an outdoor space in which you can enjoy entertaining, family time or alone time can be a great way to not only take full advantage of the weather, but to also expand our living space. In this article by Interior Designer Alinda Morris, you will find ways to bring the indoors outside by making your outdoor living space an extension of your home.

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In Focus Our pets are near and dear to us. They become part of our family. But what happens when we can no longer keep our beloved animal? Circumstances can often require that we have to find a new home for our four-legged friend, and when that does occur there is a new program in North Idaho to help ease the process. In this article by Colin Anderson, you will learn about Home to Home pet adoption that introduces animals to what may be their new “forever family.�

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 Essentials

The latest tips and trends.

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23 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

24 Good News

Spokane unveils low radiation, 3D full body imaging system.

28 Coeur d’Alene In Focus

Pet web platform keeping more animals out of shelters.

34 Hometown Experts The best local businesses.

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Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

42 Rustic Interior Design Enhancing your backyard garden.

52 Travel & Leisure 100 years of national parks.

56 Food & Drink

Discover Coeur d’Alene’s tastiest destinations.

62 Arts & Entertainment

Calendar of great local events, music and shows.

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Practical Living

ESSENTIALS

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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? A FEW ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO GREAT CURB APPEAL

THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME is what provides the first impression to any visitors. Whether those visitors are guests, family or potential buyers, the curb appeal is where it’s at and what sets the mood for getting them in the door.

Real estate agents will tell you that buyers make their decision within a few seconds of pulling into the driveway of a potential home. If they don’t like what they see outside, they may not even opt to check out what’s inside. “Don’t judge a book by its cover” does not apply to homes!

It’s true—I look on Zillow every morning for new listings and potential houses. I can look at the first picture and scroll right past if it doesn’t have the right curb appeal. Everyone is different and looks for what’s important to them, but we can all agree on a few things that help with the outward appearance of a home.

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First, it should be decluttered. The lawn can’t have a collection of concrete statues, old cars or waist-high weeds. Your guests shouldn’t need to wind their way through your collectibles to get to your front door. Keep your lawn and flower beds well-manicured. It shows that you take pride in your possessions.

The paint should still be protecting the siding, eaves and soffits of your home. If there is paint peeling, chipping or faded, it’s not doing the job and it’s time for a touch-up. Most of the time, this means painting the whole house, including all the trim, but once it’s done, stand back and look—it’s like a whole new house!

This investment is one that pays off.

A few items rank high on the list of return on investment (ROI) for the exterior of your home. One idea is adding stone elements to the exterior of your home. This may mean replacing vinyl with manufactured or cultured stone or adding stone to the lower half of any bump-outs or cantilevered areas. Another hot spot is the garage doors. Most of the time this is because the garage doors face the drive, and it’s what people see as they approach your home. The front door is also something that can make a great first impression. There are lots of options for these, and elements such as glass panels or textured finishes can add a lot, especially when paired with the stone accents and a new garage door! The average ROI for garage and entry doors is 91 percent, so you can splurge on these knowing that you will get most of your money back if you should choose to sell your home.

With spring right around the corner, now is the time to start planning those projects. You should also think about fixing up those outdoor entertainment spaces. Last summer I wrote an article on how to create fire pits, outdoor sitting areas and exterior entertainment spaces.

Bringing elements of the indoors to the outside with these focal points provides a much larger entertainment space. It’s a space that’s open, roomy, full of fresh air and provides a setting where people tend to be more relaxed. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for summer to get here so I can be outside and be more relaxed. HEY, Mother Nature, hurry up with this spring thing and bring on the summer sunshine!

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DOES YOUR PET SUFFER FROM ALLERGIES?

BY DR. DAWN MEHRA, NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PREVENTION QUESTION: IS IT NORMAL for my pet to lick his/her paws?

(clean) carpet. As with humans, pets can have year-round allergies.

It’s important to determine whether they are environmental or food related because often they present with similar signs. There are subtle patterns and clues as well as diagnostic tests that your veterinarian can use to help decide the first step for diagnosis and management of allergies.

a. never b. a few times per day c. whenever they are laying down d. most of their waking hours I found myself asking this question when one of my dog’s occasional foot licking had become frequent, to the point of annoying!

By the time they are examined by their veterinarian, many allergic pets have more going on than just a simple reaction. That frequent foot licking traps moisture between warm toes and creates the perfect environment for bacteria and yeast to multiply like crazy! A similar process happens in those deep, dark, warm ear canals when the skin becomes inflamed from an allergic reaction. This means that skin infections are usually the first thing to get under control when starting an allergy treatment because infections alone create their own discomfort.

Occasional foot licking, skin and ear scratching is normal. If, however, your pet is licking his/her feet more than one to two times per day, there is a good chance that a deeper issue is at hand.

Human allergies present as runny noses, red, watery eyes, and abdominal bloating and gas. On the other hand, dogs and cats get itchy, inflamed skin that is manifested by licking, chewing, scratching and rubbing on your

It is important to know that sometimes trial treatments are required to rule out (or in) a certain form of allergy. There are also underlying diseases that can potentiate skin disorders making them resistant to treatment, so other seemingly unrelated tests may be recommended to ensure you aren’t fighting a losing battle. Allergic skin diseases can be frustrating and take time to treat before results are seen.

Pet owners should not lose heart! As long as they are patient and committed to treating their itchy and painful pet, positive results will be achieved.

ALLERGIES?

Yes, we know they can’t speak English, but most allergy suffering pets tend to “act normal.” He/she won’t tell you they’re uncomfortable until pretty late in the disease process. That is because pack mentality is genetically wired in our companion animal friends. Displaying weakness to the head chief (their provider) could get them sent to the shelter! So look between those toes, down in the ears, and while you may miss something subtle, an obvious problem will jump out

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So, the next time your dog’s incessant licking makes you crazy, think about how you feel when someone tells you to stop scratching that giant mosquito bite, and get him/her examined right away!

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY...

When everyone’s a little bit Irish. By Patty Hutchens.

EVERY YEAR ON MARCH 17 the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the world observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. St. Patrick’s Day is the day where everyone can claim to be a little bit Irish, and in North Idaho we like to celebrate our heritage in style!

Hall hosts a St. Patrick’s day celebration on Friday, March 17 featuring not only great beer but also live music with Devon Wade. Located in downtown Sandpoint at 220 Cedar Street, the crowd is sure to be entertained by this independent country music artist whose music has always been about real life. With both originals and classic covers, there is no better place to be than celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at MickDuff ’s and listening to great music.

Looking for some fun and frivolity to kick off the festivities? Start off the celebration with the traditional St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, March 11. The parade will begin at 4pm with a Resort Pub Crawl to follow at 4:30pm. For those 21 years of age and above who complete the five stops along the pub crawl, you will receive a free Pint o’ Gold Keepsake Glass. For more information, go to www. cdadowntown.com.

If you want to take things a bit further than just digging in your closet to find something green, you can find a bit of Irish flare at All Things Irish in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The store carries all the Irish and Celtic products you could dream of to help start your holiday off right.

St. Patrick’s Day is your chance to get out and celebrate your heritage so be sure to come downtown and enjoy the many festivities that are offered. And remember—If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!

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EVERY DAY, PEOPLE ARE EXPOSED to minimal levels of naturallyoccurring radiation from their surroundings. However, according to a report by the American Medical Association, over the past two decades levels of radiation exposure from artificial sources—primarily from medical imaging—have been increasing.

Spokane unveils low radiation, 3D full body imaging system

Studies have also shown children in particular face potential adverse effects from excessive medical radiation. Radiation damage is cumulative over one’s lifespan, so the more radiation can be reduced in children, the better.

By Kristin Monasmith, Director of Marketing & Communications, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane

Shriners Hospitals for Children knows reducing exposure to radiation for children is important, which is why they have recently installed the latest technology in orthopaedic imaging—The EOS Imaging System.

The EOS Imaging System captures high quality head-to-toe images with unparalleled benefits in terms of reduced radiation dose, quicker scanning procedures and improved diagnostic content.

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The EOS Imaging System images are taken in a standing or sitting position, and is best suited primarily for spine conditions, lower limb deficiencies and hip conditions, where the frequency of radiographic images can be high.

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“EOS represents a breakthrough in orthopaedic imaging. The high-quality images in appropriate patients enable our physicians to make more informed diagnosis and treatment decisions. And the unparalleled benefits in terms of reduced radiation dose and quicker scanning procedure is what is best for our patients,” said Glen Baird, MD, Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane.

“Shriners Hospitals for Children- Spokane is one of only a handful of medical centers in the United States that can offer this technology, we are excited to bring this technology to our region.”

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This type of imaging provide views of all areas of the body with one image, rather than stitching together multiple images. It gives the doctors an accurate view of the musculoskeletal system that is essential to diagnosis and treatment planning.

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FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEIR PETS, having to give them up for adoption or surrendering them to a shelter can be one of the most emotional experiences of their lives.

Pets are surrendered for a number of reasons.

Perhaps the owner needs to move into assisted living where animals are not allowed. A move to a new city or poor interactions with children or other animals can lead to some really tough decisions. Panhandle Animal Shelter (PAS) in Sandpoint sees this on a daily basis, as do thousands of other shelters across the country.

While PAS is a no-kill shelter, many across the country are forced to euthanize surrendered dogs and cats because they do not have the room to accommodate all animals. With this in mind, volunteers at PAS decided to do some brainstorming on how to keep more animals in loving homes and fewer inside the shelter.

What they came up with utilizes social media platforms and web presence and the early results are quite astounding.

“We saw a significant increase in owner surrenders in 2015,” said Panhandle Animal Shelter Executive Director Mandy Evans. “We decided to take a proactive approach to either help people keep their animals or, if they had no other choice, provide them with an alternative to shelter surrender.”

That alternative is the website www.home-

“We usually had about 70 dogs in the shelter and nowadays it’s about 40. This is because fewer people are surrendering; and because the population is lower, animals are moving out of the shelter more quickly,” said Evans.

The process in place for Home to Home is fairly simple. When someone contacts the Panhandle Animal Shelter wanting to surrender a pet, the staff or hotline volunteers first get a proper understanding as to why this is happening.

Often there are programs PAS can point pet owners towards for help covering spay/neuter, feeding costs and behavioral issues. It is always the first and foremost priority to keep the animal with its owner, however if this simply is not a reality, the Home to Home program is often the next step.

Pet owners are encouraged to register their animals on the website. Owners will fill out their contact information as well as the breed and age of their animal. A photo is uploaded and additional information on the pet or circumstance for surrender is posted. Once that photo is posted, it is also shared on the PAS Facebook page and can reach its nearly 10,000 followers.

Those looking to bring a pet into their home can click on the “Find a Pet” tab on the website where all of the pets posted on the site are

Home to Home reduces stress on animals by keeping them out of the shelter. This leaves more shelter resources available to animals with no other options. The program also gives potential new owners a chance to learn more about the animals directly from the current owner. home.org. Launched this past August with the help of the Northern Tier Inland Northwest Community Foundation and other grants, the website is a place for current owners to put up information on their pet in need of a new home. Those interested in taking ownership of the animal can reach out to the owner and the pet can be transferred without it ever having to spend time in a shelter. Within two months of the site going live, PAS saw a 33-percent reduction in owner surrenders.

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located. If there is interest in an animal, the two parties agree to meet up. If it works out, the animal will find a new home without having to go through the shelter process. No money is ever exchanged and the Panhandle Animal Shelter staff does a follow-up each time to make sure everything went well on the exchange.

“There’s typically shaming involved when surrendering pets like; ‘that must be a bad person,’ or ‘they should have never gotten a pet in the first place’,” said Evans. “We are here to

funded through a private foundation. Locals can also directly support both the mission of Home to Home and the Panhandle Animal Shelter with donations through the website or by volunteering.

make sure no one is shamed, and we make the right choice for you and your pet.”

twin sister operates a shelter in California and the two are working on setting up a partner shelter system.

The Panhandle Animal Shelter hopes that seeing more pets on the site and sharing these animals through their social media platforms will continue to reduce the number of direct surrenders at the shelter. Early indications show that this is entirely possible, and Evans is excited to see how the program continues to grow on both a local and national level.

Through the first seven months of www.home“I’m really excited to report back to the grant home.org being up, 80 pets have been posted “I was really surprised at the success of it, and and share the success we’ve had with 40 finding new adoptive thanks to that program,” she said. homes. Just 10 of those 80 have ended up being surrendered to It’s never easy making the decision PAS. Without the site, it’s likely to part ways with a pet. People might that each one would have been feel ashamed, but reaching out to taken to the shelter. According PAS you will not be shamed and to PAS, there are some very might even find ways of keeping your big benefits to avoiding even a pet you hadn’t thought of before. If few days of shelter for animals your animal does need a new home, The approximate number of companion in need of adoption. Home it is comforting to know there is a animals that enter animal shelters nationwide to Home reduces stress on platform locally where you can find every year animals by keeping them out another passionate member in your of the shelter. This leaves more own community, meet them and shelter resources available know that your beloved pet is going The approximate number of animals to animals with no other to a home where it will be loved and that are adopted every year options. The program also cared for. gives potential new owners a chance to learn more about The approximate number of animals who enter the animals directly from the shelters as strays that are returned to current owner.

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While many of the animals are in need of permanent homes, some community members are just looking for some temporary help while dealing with sudden life changes. A sudden illness might not allow owners to take care of their pet, and immediate family might need someone to look after the animal before they can take it into their lives.

this is really making a huge difference in our community,” said Evans. With an upcoming attempt to bring the program into the national spotlight, a bigger website presence is being

“We recently had a Coon Hound up on the site where the owner just needed someone to give their pet a home for three months. Incredibly, we found a foster home for the animal in just three days,” said Evans.

With the initial success of the website, Evans is reaching out to other shelters to share the program and some of the early figures. Her

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HOSPITALITY…TAKING ONE STUDENT TO MAGICAL PLACES

“I VIEW EDUCATION AS A RAMP. AS YOU CLIMB THE LADDER, EDUCATION HELPS YOU SKIP SOME STEPS,” SAYS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TEACHER ANGIE WHITE.

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THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH became even happier for North Idaho College student Ashley Baker.

Ever since Baker first heard about Disney’s hospitality internships when she was in high school, it’s stayed on her radar. Years later, when she saw a Facebook post about the internship program, she decided to apply.

“When I went (to Disneyland) with my class, I dreamed of working with Disney one day,” Baker said. “This is my foot in the door.”

Recently, Baker was invited to be a hospitality intern at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Until August of 2017, she’ll work in the food and beverage department. In addition to gaining unique on-the-job experience at a Disney resort, she is also taking classes for college credit.

Baker has always been drawn to the hospitality industry. She attended Kootenai Technical Education Campus, a technical high school for juniors and seniors, and completed KTEC’s “Resort Academy.” This two-year program in lodging management partners with Coeur d’Alene Resort to provide a comprehensive curriculum in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Upon graduation, Baker moved on to North Idaho College, where she was a cheerleader and eventually enrolled in the hospitality program.

Blending classroom instruction with hands-on learning, NIC’s two-year hospitality management program prepares students for entry-level management in the hospitality industry.

“Hospitality is an interesting field,” said Angie White, who teaches hospitality management at NIC. “I view education as a ramp. As you climb

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Baker’s goal is to someday manage hotels in a resort. Her internship with Disney could be a big step toward that goal.

White says that the average person who enrolls in a hospitality program is a “people person,” outgoing and good at working with the public. In fact, the NIC Hospitality program sees a crossover of people who have been involved in the nursing industry for much the same reason.

For Baker, the appeal of the hospitality industry is in helping people on an individual level— enhancing their experience through personal attention.

“It’s about being able to make someone’s day,” Baker said. “My favorite part of the job is seeing that my customer is happy with their service. This could be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for them, and I’m happy to be part of that.”

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Health & Lifestyle A TEENAGER’S PERSPECTIVE

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MY MOTHER OWNS A GYM so you’d assume that I’ve always been healthy. I am healthy now because I have a pretty strict diet.

I would throw fits all the time. I had numerous sensory problems. If I didn’t have a certain amount of hair bands on my right wrist, we had a problem. If my shoes weren’t tight enough, my pants a certain fit, my socks on perfect, we had a problem. The doctor put me on antidepressants for my intestinal issues when I was 8 years old. No one ever connected my sensory and intestinal issues. I can remember to this day feeling so alone and confused. I was so different from the rest of my family who seemed to be pretty low-maintenance people, including my sister who is only 19 months younger than I am. I felt like I was very much the problem child. I was high maintenance and probably very emotionally draining to be around.

Growing up was really tough. I was always going to different doctors wondering what exactly was wrong with me, hoping every time I would get the magic answer to what was causing me so much pain. According to my mother, I had intestinal issues even as a baby. I would throw up so much my mom said she had to cut her hair short so I wouldn’t get it in her hair every day. I would constantly have heartburn, and I would cry all the time. As I grew up, it got worse and worse.

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It was shocking to see that my digestive pain wasn’t the only thing that would go away when I ate better. Everything started to become better.

My dad is in the Army and we moved a lot. The diagnoses would change as often as the doctors we had to go to due to moving every few years.

I loved moving and the adventures it brought us, but I never knew quite what was wrong with me, and every doctor had a different diagnosis from the one before.

While we would move, I always had my best friend and protector—my sister. She never gave me any slack. To this day I hate it when people touch my face. My entire face will tense up, and I will freak out. She would hold her whole hand covering my face and tell me that she was going to keep it there until it didn’t bother me anymore. She kept thinking that she would desensitize me. If only it were that easy.

Little did I know that not only my digestive problems were affected by food, but my emotional issues as well. I always struggled in school unlike anyone in my family. I always questioned why I was so different and why things seemed harder for me.

I was in fifth grade when a doctor mentioned an elimination diet to my mom to see if my system was reacting poorly to the foods I was eating. My mom started researching and testing on herself before making me drastically change the way I ate. When she changed my diet, she changed everyone in the family’s so I wouldn’t feel like I was being punished. She and my dad started making everything from scratch. It was hard for all of us at first. But then I made straight A’s for the first time in my life.

I wasn’t in pain and wasn’t reacting as badly

to uncomfortable situations anymore. I was a little girl who was diagnosed with everything from IBS, ADHD, OCD to Sensory Integration Disorder to finally feeling comfortable in my own skin.

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Once I started eating healthier, everything in my life changed. I was overall happier, even grateful for the life I was given. I stopped asking “why me?” and started asking “why not me?” I was so much more rational and mature. It was shocking to see that my digestive pain wasn’t the only thing that would go away when I ate better. Everything started to become better.

I got along with people more. My grades improved. I felt smarter. Overall I was a better person. I have always had empathy for other people but I would always think of myself as “The Victim.” I stopped making myself the victim and was insteads someone who was productive and thrived, even in bad circumstances. I know now that things do get better if we work to make them better, and I have an overall better outlook with my differences to my family. I figured out my differences make me unique and not alone. I love the food I eat and how it makes me feel.

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THE FIRST AND MOST important step on the path to improving your health is seeking the appropriate information. There is a lot of misinformation out there from TV commercials, brightly colored pills promising magic results and print ads, just to name a few. It’s crazy and somewhat overwhelming trying to decipher what isn’t considered “fake news.” The next step is to decide that you ARE going to be physically fit and that you’re ready to embark on your own transformation journey.

The decision to carry out a new physical fitness program should not be taken lightly. It requires a lifelong commitment of time and effort. Like taking a shower or brushing your teeth, exercise must become one of those things that you do without question. You must be convinced of the benefits of fitness and the many risks you take every day of being unfit, or you will not succeed.

Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to a car engine. It enables us to perform to our highest potential. Now, I know most of us are not going to run a marathon, but we can agree that we would like to feel good, have more energy, have less strain and stress on our joints that are weight related and possibly pass on great habits to our children. Right?

Expect to hit bumps in the road. It’s normal.

It’s life. But here’s the deal. When you hit a bump in the road (and you will) what happens after you you hit the bump will determine your end result. You have to get back on the horse when you get bucked off, right? Same with your health and fitness journey. Get back on your plan at the very next meal, don’t wait a week. I know your health is important to you. You can do it.

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As you undertake your own health journey, just remember that this is your personal journey. Your results will be different from that of your best friend’s journey, even when you start on the exact same day. Don’t compare your results and don’t allow yourself to get side tracked. Just keep going. You got this.

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DOMS is a unique type of muscle pain in that it usually sets in 24 to 48 hours after the initial workout and may continue for up to 72 hours before recovery. DOMS has been referred to as muscle fever due to the fact that your muscles may feel tired and sickly as well as sore.

The cause of DOMS has been studied but without any definitive answers. Most evidence concludes that the cause is from micro-trauma to the muscle fibers. The damaged muscle fibers may trigger an immune response within the muscle, leading to inflammation and pain.

Almost all studies show that this type of muscle pain is a result of an eccentric or isometric muscle contraction in which the muscle is being worked as it lengthens or stays static, not as it shortens. For example, DOMS could occur with a bicep curl or sit up, not with the bringing the weight up and closer to the body, but with the slow lowering of the weight down and away from center. In jumping and lunging activities, DOMS occurs with the landing and deceleration of the exercise. It is important to note that DOMS is not necessarily an undesirable occurrence, and muscles adapt to the increased strain. When the pain subsides, the muscles will heal stronger, and DOMS is less likely to occur with subsequent afflicting exercises.

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DOMS can be a good sign that the muscles were worked hard, there are steps that can reduce the occurrence of this uncomfortable feeling. The most important factor in reducing DOMS is to go into a new exercise program with plenty of rest and be well hydrated. Lack of sleep and dehydration make muscle damage more likely to occur, and recovery time takes longer. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation may be the number one cause of reported muscle pain.

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By Patty Hutchens Design is so subjective. One person’s tastes doesn’t necessarily equal someone else’s. In the following pages there are a few ideas on how to incorporate an interior design strategy in your home that works for you.

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BARNWOOD HEADBOARDS Are you looking to incorporate a rustic look to your bedroom or living area? Think about adding barn wood to an entire accent wall to serve as a headboard.

Looking to bring a touch of soft and natural colors to a bedroom? Construct a headboard made of a collection of varying colors of wood panels.

Carry that rustic look into your living area by creating your mantel out of barn wood or surrounding your entire fireplace with it. Decorating with vintage wood, mixing and matching colors and grains, not only looks stylish but provides a comfortable, warm and inviting atmosphere!

TEXTURES When it comes to interior design, many of us think we need to match everything to have a cohesive and flowing feel to the room. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth! Having contrast in colors and textures provides multiple elements, which draws our interest to the room as a whole. But be sure to know when enough is enough. You do not want your senses to become overwhelmed, so striking a balance is important.

For example, when mixing patterns, combine prints that are in the same color palette. Keeping your patterns to a maximum of four that are spread throughout the room is what most designers recommend.

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Farm Kitchen Nothing says “welcome” more than a farmhouse-style kitchen. Typically designed with cooking spaces for large groups of people, this unpretentious design makes one feel comfortable and at home. With a focus on using natural materials, everything from the cabinets to the table and chairs are typically constructed of a quality hardwood.

One popular characteristic of a farmhouse-style kitchen is the sink. With a large basin, the farmhouse sink makes cleaning large pots and pans a much easier task. When looking to accessories, plaid and gingham are popular for curtains, tablecloths, placemats and napkins when it comes to giving your kitchen a feeling of “being on the farm.”

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Bold Lighting

When it comes to making a statement, oversized lighting has become increasingly popular. As a focal point when one enters a room, dramatic and oversized lighting is sure to not only capture the attention of those who see it, but it can also act as an artistic piece as well.

If you want to make an immediate impression, the front entry is a place to be creative and bold. When choosing your oversized light fixture, also be sure to not overwhelm the space.

One of the most popular spaces for introducing oversized lighting is the dining area. Large dome lights or drum pendants are some of the more popular choices. And remember, floor lamps can also provide a stunning option for your living area when seeking to make a bold statement.

Changing the feel of a room does not have to be limited to paint and furniture; lighting is an inexpensive way to introduce a whole new look.

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What started out as a practical solution has turned into a popular decorating trend. Exposing the brick on walls first became popular as an alternative to repairing or replacing damaged plaster. Whether one leaves the brick in a natural color, paints them a solid color or adds a touch of color that matches or complements the other walls to provide a more contemporary look, exposed brick will add a unique look to your home. Also, by having a rough surface such as brick to hang your artwork, you can change your wall hangings often without worrying about patching holes in the wall.

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Raised Beds

Whether you consider yourself a gardener or not, raised beds can help you succeed in having a plentiful harvest.

Here are just some of the advantages that gardening in raised beds offers: A higher quality of soil – A raised bed, as opposed to supplementing the soil in your yard, allows you the ability to plant your vegetables with the perfect soil blend, something that will go far to achieving a plentiful harvest.

Less weed growth - Raised beds are typically planted more densely than those that are planted in the ground.

This means there is less room for weeds to grow, and if they do find the space, they are easier to pull from soil in raised beds.

More growth in less space – Whether you use succession planting or vertical supports, you are able to plant more food in a small space, resulting in an abundance of fresh vegetables.

Edible Landscapes Do you consider yourself more practical than creative?

This is an opportunity for you to be both! Edible landscape techniques allow the integration of your plants into a decorative setting. Whether you plant herbs, seeds or berries, the result is not only beautiful but useful as well.

A popular practice is utilizing onion and garlic chives as a perennial edging or border plant in an herb garden.

Chives are part of the “lily” family and are grown in large part for their leaves and flowers. And the best part is they keep coming back year after year!

When choosing a spot for the chives, keep in mind that they do best in full sun. When planting chives, start in early spring using soil that has much compost or a slow-release fertilizer. For best results, plant them 8 to 12 inches apart and use rich, well-drained soil.

If you choose to grow your chives near peppers, there is the benefit of deterring insects. It is also said that it can improve the flavor and yields of nearby plants.

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Living Fences Do you want to define the edge of your property, but not do so by constructing a fence? Live fencing is the perfect alternative and the benefits are many!

Natural fences of trees, shrubs and flowering bushes can create a beautiful natural boundary to your property as well as provide privacy.

So just how are these grown? One way is through a process called osculation. Begin by planting young trees or shrubs four to eight inches apart; this will depend upon the plant chosen and the height you would like it to grow. As the plants grow, tie the branches together. If your plants are close together you can even cross the branches that are not tied. The end result? A barrier that is closely interlocked that will continue to be stronger and more resistant each year. And the good news with natural fences is that should the roots of one of the plants die, the top will continue to grow as it receives support from the other plants with which it has intertwined.

Planter Walls Creating a vertical garden offers an opportunity to add color and vibrancy to your yard. All you need to start is a blank wall or a bare fence. Plant edibles, annuals and even perennials for a burst of color.

If you don’t have a place to create your planter wall, a wood palette makes a perfect starting point to construct one, and you can gain inspiration simply by logging onto Pinterest. Or if you simply want to order one, there are “living walls” that can be custom made. A couple starting points include livinggreenplanters.com or your local garden store.

You can even make your wall “portable” by placing a planter box on wheels and attach vertical lattice to provide a place for plants. This is a great option if you want to use your wall as a privacy barrier or move it around to optimize sun exposure.

Whatever you choose, take the opportunity to be creative!

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National Parks PLANNING FOR A SECOND CENTURY

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IN A COUNTRY SO VAST and full of resources, it would be easy to allow all-out development to encourage prosperity and wealth with little regard to the land.

Thankfully, during and immediately following the Industrial Revolution and Gold Rush of the mid-1800s, leaders in our country realized the importance of the special places across the land. On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law The Yellowstone National Park Protection Plan, creating the world’s first national park that is one of the most visited wild places in the country today. The bill reads in part “the headwaters of the Yellowstone River… is hereby reserved and withdrawn from settlement, occupancy or sale… and dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” This was to many a completely new concept, but as more travelers flocked to Yellowstone to experience its beauty and wonder, more began to understand the need to save and preserve special places across America.

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Fast forward to today and the U.S. National Parks Service is responsible for maintaining 546 national parks, preserves, monuments, historical sites, memorials, battlefields, scenic lands and more. Created in August of 1916, the National Parks Service (NPS) just celebrated its centennial. The agency has grown tremendously as the number of sites and national parks have multiplied over the last century.

Park service employees have the ever-changing task of encouraging visitors to these sites while keeping them maintained and in a natural and minimally disturbed state. Planning for the centennial celebration and setting goals for the next 100 years began back under the Bush Administration Centennial Initiative signed in 2006. For three years, the NPS took public comment through town hall discussions and feedback to hear what Americans wanted to see and experience in their National Parks system. Through an independent commission of science, education, conservation and civic engagement leaders, a plan of action was developed for the next 100 years.

It was determined that to connect people to parks in the next century, the NPS must: DEVELOP and nurture lifelong connections between the public and parks—especially for young people—through a continuum of engaging recreational, educational, volunteer and work experiences.

CONNECT urban communities to parks, trails, waterways and community green spaces that give people access to fun outdoor experiences close to home.

EXPAND the use of parks as places for healthy outdoor recreation that contributes to people’s physical, mental and social well-being.

WELCOME and engage diverse communities through culturally relevant park stories and experiences that are accessible to all.

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While much of America is now seen as less active, spending more time in front of screens, and too busy to take a vacation, visitation numbers point out that many of us are dedicating time to experience these sites. When park admission began being tracked in 1904, roughly 120,000 visitors passed through our national parks. By 1920, the number reached one million annual visitors. In 1963 we cracked 100 million, and in 2015 there were more than 300 million visits to NPS managed parks and sites. Through its Find Your Park Campaign, the NPS gained 1.2 million followers on social media in 2016, sold $10 million worth of merchandise and saw $341 million donated towards the campaign. It’s evident that not only are many Americans deeply passionate about seeing these parks but are more than willing

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Living in the West, we are blessed to be near so many of these national treasures. In fact, during a weeklong road trip you might be surprised at how many parks you can experience in a short amount of time.

The Big Three Traveling through Western Montana, you’ll experience some of the most beautiful open spaces in the country. Begin your trip in Glacier National Park, known as “The Crown Jewel of the Continent.” Here you’ll find ancient glaciers that have carved amazing peaks and mountain lakes into a stunning display.

Traverse the Going to the Sun Road and explore miles of backcountry hiking. Travel about six hours south to West Yellowstone and be prepared to see other worldly landscapes.

Geysers, hot pots, peaks and valleys dot the land, and many will spot deer, elk, bear and occasionally wolves on their trip. Log another 130 miles south into Wyoming, and you’ll be blown away by the Teton Mountain range in Grand Teton National Park. Two hundred miles of trails await you in the park that’s equally beautiful but less visited. On a hot day, a float down the Snake River can’t be beat.

Total Miles: 497 Seattle Loop Those that can get out of Seattle traffic will quickly find incredible national parks a short drive from each other. Just 100 miles northeast, you will find North Cascades National Park.

Inside this park you’ll find everything from temperate rain forest, to glaciers, to dry ponderosa pine forests. With beautiful Lake Chelan included in this wilderness, there are ample opportunities for fishing or rafting, as well as easily accessible campground and hiking and biking trails.

Another 100 miles west and you’ll end up in the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Preserve. For those who enjoy sailing or kayaking, this is one of the best places in the country. Whale watching tours are especially popular from April through September. Take a history lesson at the American Camp on the southern tip and the British Camp at the northern tip and learn why we almost went

to war over a pig. End your trip by traveling another 130 miles or so and camping inside Olympic National Park. Backpackers are drawn to the nearly one million acres that include everything from glacial capped peaks and old growth forests to 70 miles of coastline.

There are 16 campgrounds inside the park, and several day hikes, making this a great park to visit with children. Total Miles: 330 Summer is almost upon us, and you’re probably in the midst of planning your annual summer vacation. Consider a visit to one or

multiple national parks that are not far from our own backyard. These lands are owned by all of us and are set aside for our enjoyment and recreation. Being in nature calms the soul and unplugging as a couple or family can bring us all closer together. With another hundred-year plan in place by the National Parks Service, it is comforting to know that these special places will still be there for the enjoyment of generations to come.

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March 17 – “King Cab Part 2!” We will continue our salute to Cabernet Sauvignon as we break out the “Big Boys!”

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March 24 - “A trip to the Mediterranean!”

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April 1 - “Best of…!” Focusing on some of our favorite dishes, this will be a “walk of fame” through the Candle in the Woods repertoire!

Please call for additional dinner dates, pricing, and reservations! Limited seating for each dinner. Limo service is available. www.CandleInTheWoods.com/upcoming-events

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AMAZING COFFEE AND SO MUCH MORE Calypsos Coffee offers so much more than just coffee. Sample coffee and ice cream, fantastic food and live music, as well as view artwork from local artists in a kid friendly environment.

Calypsos Coffee 116 E. Lakeside Ave Coeur d’Alene 208.665.0591 calypsoscoffee.com $-$$

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Fisherman’s Market

A local favorite for an array of reasons, including the friendly staff, unbeatable atmosphere, and phenomenal food. Voted best seafood in Coeur d’Alene 2012, 2013, and 2014. Their menu includes salads, fishwiches, taste of baja, fish & chips, smoked fish, fresh sushi bar and fresh fish market with live shell fish and lobster.

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Nate’s New York Pizza

Authentic New York style Pizzeria in Post Falls. They serve up the biggest pies in town including the famous 36” pizza challenge. Stop by on Wednesdays for an 18” pepperoni pizza for just $17 and select bottled beers are only $1.50! Don’t forget to try some of the best hot wings and stromboli in town. Stay and enjoy a beverage of choice or call ahead and take your pizza to go.

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Wine Grotto Cafe

Fine wine. Prime rib. Delicious deli sandwiches. This is just some of what you will find at the Wine Grotto Cafe located inside the Hayden Corner Store.

The Wine Grotto offers fondue nights on Wednesday and a traditional Dutch Feast “Olipodrigo” Chef ’s choice on Thursdays.

Contact them for more information and for special events throughout the year.

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Angelo’s Ristorante

“There is no substitution for quality. Our food is organic & prepared from scratch.”

Authentic Italian Cuisine. Guaranteed best steaks in town. Catering and private cooking classes available with Chef Angelo. DINNER FOR 2 & A BOTTLE OF WINE $65. Choose from 15 Entrees & 10 Bottles of Wine. Open 7 days a week from 4-10pm.

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Forty-One South

A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Whether it is summer on the patio or cozying up to the fireplace in the winter, Forty-One South’s spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list are sure to make it a memorable night out.

A variety of delicious food year-round.

Reservations recommended.

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Moose Lounge

Come visit the Moose Lounge, home of the “Moose Mug”, located in beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene. Open for lunch, dinner & drinks, this casual corner establishment has something happening every night of the week! Go check out live music Monday, Friday & Saturdays and Pub Quiz on Wednesdays!

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Calypsos Coffee

At Calypsos you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which they roast on-site, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. They display artwork from local artists, offer free wi-fi, have a play area for the kids and also offer a Smart Room for meeting rentals!

116 E Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.665.0591 | CalypsosCoffee.com

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American fare with a twist. Ribs (pork or bison) smoked in-house. Unique burger menu featuring burgers made from ground top sirloin, topped with pulled pork, hand battered onion rings, or jalapenos. 32 beers on tap to enjoy while watching the game on one of their 24, 4K televisions. Free Wifi.

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Everyone loves a good barbecue, and that is exactly what you will find at Junior’s Barbecue restaurant. With menu items that include tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, deep pit beef and BBQ tacos, there is something for everyone.

Stop in today at this hip and fun casual restaurant in the Prairie Shopping Center in Hayden.

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Flame & Cork is your local wood-fired pizza place with fantastic beverages. Come in today and sample from one of their 40 different kinds of wine stocked in-house.

Drink specials from 3-6pm every day! See you soon! All ages welcome.

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Anthony’s, located in the Riverstone community featuring a scenic waterfront setting, offering two outdoor fireplaces and a spectacular view of Riverstone.

They offer the freshest seafood from their own seafood company, great steaks, pasta and salads, all complemented by fresh-from-the-farm local produce, Northwest wines and microbrews.

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Shoga Sushi Bar

Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine sure to delight anyone’s palate. Offering a wide variety of traditional and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork, grilled salmon and more! Beautiful waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous service.

Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle, ID 208.265.2001 | ShogaSushi.com

Abi’s Artisan Ice Cream

Gourmet, small batch ice cream made on-site each day. You will see and taste the difference at locally owned and operated Abi’s Ice Cream.

Abi’s is also tree nut and peanut free and offers non-dairy options. Seasonal flavors abound: pumpkin pie and peppermint. Or try the gourmet hot chocolates and classic espressos with a homemade chocolate chip cookie.

112 N. 4th St. | Coeur d’Alene 208.930.0699 | AbisIceCream.com

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UVA Italian features Italian recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. They take pride in serving food from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients and utilizing organic and locally sourced products. They can accommodate both large and small groups. Stop in for lunch or supper.

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Tony’s is a landmark in Coeur d’Alene, serving Italian-inspired cuisine. A beautiful five-minute drive from the Sherman Avenue Exit off I-90, they offer a full-service bar, extensive wine list, outdoor seating, docks for boaters and art by Terry Lee. Visit the website for complete menu and seasonal hours.

6823 Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr. Coeur d’Alene 208.667.9885 | TonysOnTheLake.com

Food & Drink Recipe SPICED FISH TACOS Gather Ingredients • 3 pieces firm White fish (We used Alaskan Pollack, though Swai or cod would work too) • 1 C butternut squash cubed • 2 C spinach • 8 small sweet peppers cubed, small • salt • pepper • Cayenne pepper • ½ lemon • 1 egg

Put it Together • • • •

Prep all vegetables before cooking Season fish with salt and pepper Heat olive oil and butter in pan until hot.

Turn heat to medium and sauté fish until just done, crumbling gently with spatula when finished. Remove and keep warm.

• Add additional oil to pan, and sauté vegetables until done.

• Mix vegetables and fish together, and season with salt, pepper and cayenne

pepper to taste.

• Wrap in flour tortilla.

• Brush with egg wash and lemon juice, and broil until tortilla begins to get crispy. Serve with sauce.

Strawberry sauce for the fish • • • • • •

until soft, and cream reduced.

• Add mint, sugar and chocolate, and stir until warm and blended.

• Add to top of fish taco.

Stuffed Red Potatoes: • cooked red potatoes (you can microwave them or parboil them) • 1 C mushrooms chopped • 1/3 C minced parsley • 3 diced Roma tomatoes • mozzarella cheese

12 strawberries 6 tablespoons butter cut into pieces chopped mint ½ C heavy cream powdered sugar to taste chocolate syrup

Put it Together

Put it Together

• Cook strawberries in butter until start to soften.

• Add cream and cook at medium-low heat

• Scoop out inside, being careful not to poke through the sides or bottom.

• Fill with diced tomatoes and mushrooms.

• Top with mozzarella cheese.

• Broil until cheese is melted.

• Sprinkle with minced parsley.

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They were the winners of the Graduation Challenge.

The classes teach children professional chef’s techniques while encouraging them to be creative and inventive with foods. The featured trio were the winners of that nights cooking class. For more information on cooking classes, please call The Culinary Stone at 208.277.4116.

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Throughout the year, the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance puts on dozens of events highlighting and showcasing talented artists in our community. These include everything from painters and sculptors to singers and musicians.

Friday, March 10 is your final opportunity to take part in Music Walk in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

From 5 to 8pm, you are invited to stroll amongst local businesses, cafes and restaurants between 2nd and 6th and Sherman and Coeur d’Alene. Those participating will be showcasing their goods, have food and drink, and several businesses will have local musicians playing a wide range of music. You can pick up a flier of participating venues all around town or download one from the website artsandculturecda.org/music-walk.

The Arts and Culture Alliance also brings music to those who don’t have the mobility to get to town through the “Music For the Wise” series. Local musicians volunteer their time and talents to play and entertain at our senior care centers. This can be very therapeutic for those in need of care and brings a lot of joy to seniors in our community. You can also attend these free events which are scheduled as follows: March 15 at 1:30pm at Renaissance featuring The Weddle Twins March 23 at 2pm at Courtyard featuring Gary Edwards March 31 at 2:30pm at Brookdale featuring JJ Dion

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The North Idaho Building Contractors Association will host their spring event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Come and learn about beautiful landscaping, home improvement contractors, crafts and much more. Be prepared to be awed by a large showcase of beautiful landscape and interior designs, specialty companies, remodeling specialists, manufacturers, retail stores and contractors. This is the perfect place to be inspired to improve your home.

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March 4 Bartenders’ Ball Enjoy cocktails and appetizers from Coeur d’Alene’s finest bars and caterers and support H.E.L.P (Help Every Little Paw). The event will be at CdA Plaza Shops on Sherman Ave from 6 to 9pm. For more information, go to helpeverylittlepaw.org.

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Music Walk Every second Friday of January through March, enjoy an evening of fantastic music, fine dining and friends in beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene. Take the opportunity to stroll in and out of downtown businesses turned concert venues and sample the wonderful variety of music that North Idaho has to offer. Whether you like jazz or rock, classical or pop, there is something for everyone. Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family! A family-friendly, free event! Come and join us! 5 to 8pm.

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15th Annual Young Artist Concert March 10-11. The seven winners of the Coeur d’Alene Symphony’s National Young Artist Competition will perform on stage with the Symphony musicians. These talented young musicians come from all over the United States.

Both shows will take place at the Kroc Center, visit cdasymphony.org for more information.

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March 10-11. Not since the Allman Brothers has it gotten passed around like these guys pass it. No bogarting in this crew. Just freshies all around. Jam on at the Hive with doors opening at 7pm each night! Tickets available through livefromthehive.com.

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Pint o’ Gold Pub Crawl Begins directly after the Parade at 4:30pm in The Resort Plaza Shops. Entry to this fun-filled 21+ Pub Crawl is only $15 per person and includes a Resort Pint o’ Gold Keepsake Glass, six tickets to brewery tastings in The Resort Plaza Shops as well as a Pub Crawl Punch-Card! Tickets can be purchased by calling the Resort Concierge Desk at 855.379.5478, tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event.

Join us for a St. Patrick’s celebration to remember! Grab your pals, dress in green from head-to-toe and get ready to celebrate this Irish adventure Coeur d’Alene style! Brought to you by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association, the annual St. Patrick’s Parade presented by Idaho Central Credit Union will begin at 4pm on Sherman Avenue. This family-friendly event is free to the public and is truly an event you do not want to miss!

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St. Patrick’s Irish Whiskey Dinner Hosted by Beverly’s Restaurant at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, this exclusive Dinner is a oneof-a-kind St. Patrick’s Day dining experience!

Distinctive Irish cuisine skillfully prepared, this special St. Patrick’s themed menu is paired with Bushmills Irish Whiskey to create distinguishing Irish flavors. Includes two keepsake Coeur d’Alene Resort Whiskey Glasses. Visit cdaresort.com for more information.

March 24-25. The spring market begins at 6pm on Friday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in CDA. Voted the Top Traveling Vintage Market in the USA by Flea Market Style magazine and one of the top 25 flea markets in the country

by Romantic Homes magazine too! Come see what treasures you may find! For more information, visit rebeljunk.com.

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